Rodolfo Pimenta is a film director, writer, and producer from Brazil. He was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1975 and raised in São Paulo. He attended the Escola de Cinema Darcy Ribeiro, a university-level film school in Rio de Janeiro, where he studied film direction and screenwriting.
Rodolfo has directed several award-winning short films, documentaries, and feature films over the course of his career. He made his feature film debut in 2004 with "O Caminho das Nuvens," a story of two sisters who embark on a journey across the Brazilian countryside in search of their missing father. The film won numerous awards including Best Picture and Best Director at the Brazilian Film Festival.
In 2008, Rodolfo wrote and directed "O Ano em que Meus Pais Saíram de Férias," a story of a young boy who experiences an unusual summer while his parents are away. The film won the Don Quixote Award for Best Picture at the 2008 San Sebastian Film Festival and was nominated for three other awards.
In 2010, Rodolfo wrote and directed "O Som ao Redor," a psychological thriller about a young woman who is haunted by a mysterious sound. The film won the Critics' Week Grand Prize and the FIPRESCI Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and was nominated for the Palme d'Or.
In 2013, Rodolfo wrote and directed "A Partida," a drama about a father and son who are forced to confront their differences. The film was nominated for the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and won the Special Jury Prize at the Moscow International Film Festival.
In addition to his feature films, Rodolfo has directed numerous television projects, including the acclaimed series "A Teoria do Big Bang," about the mysterious life of a high school physics teacher. He also directed the mini-series "Cinzas," about a woman's struggle with depression and addiction.
Rodolfo is currently working on his next film, a drama set in the Brazilian countryside. He is also developing a new television series about a group of young adults trying to make their way in the world.
Rodolfo's films often explore themes of family, identity, and the struggle for meaning in life. His films have been praised for their thoughtful and sensitive treatment of complex issues. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential directors in
